John James Audubon
2004-12-25T19:59:11-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvZWZhXC8yMDA0MTIyNTIwMDI1NjAwMl9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Richard Rhodes talked about his biography John James Audubon: The Making of an American, published by Alfred A. Knopf, which explained the art and life of the naturalist and artist. Mr. Rhodes also talked about Audubon’s expeditions through the western wilderness and frames the artist in the context of a young nation migrating west and finding its identity. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Richard Rhodes talked about his biography John James Audubon: The Making of an American, published by Alfred A. Knopf, which explained the … read more
Richard Rhodes talked about his biography John James Audubon: The Making of an American, published by Alfred A. Knopf, which explained the art and life of the naturalist and artist. Mr. Rhodes also talked about Audubon’s expeditions through the western wilderness and frames the artist in the context of a young nation migrating west and finding its identity. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. close
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